Award-Winning IELTS - International English Language Testing System Tutors serving Palo Alto, CA

...and am currently a PhD student in English teaching. I love to share my knowledge with my students in a friendly, warm, and culturally comfortable atmosphere I create all through my classes. I am particularly good at teaching speaking and writing in a smooth and exciting way. My students receive step-wise instructions in writing and...

...maximize students' potential for exams such as the SSAT, ISEE and the HSPT.Overall my tutoring style and philosophy is to essentially cover all bases so that my students or myself won't be surprised by any "trick" questions.I always try to be fair, patient and interesting so that students stay focus and can retain their information.

...a Writing Teaching Assistant for 1 year. I run my tutoring sessions by creating a nice and relaxing environment with the student, and making tutoring sessions as entertaining and efficient as possible. In my sessions, I like to have a positive outlook on whatever problem we're trying to solve in the tutoring session. Whatever issue...

...a character in a story, or an historical figure; or create an imaginary diary; or express a written opinion about who was "right or wrong" in a given instance. I also guide students in proper academic writing conventions. I'm very good at helping students understand literature and historical questions and write about them effectively --...

I believe that each student is an adventure.

...in SolidWorks and I write a lot of macros in VBA. I have 3 years of experience tutoring high school and college level courses. I love to share my knowledge and past experiences with the students and make sure they all have the same amazing opportunities as I have had myself so far.

...get a high band score of 7+ on the IELTS speaking test. I am TESOL, TEFL, IELTS certified and have tutored over 1000 students in learning English as a second language. As your ESL Tutor, I pay close attention to what needs to be worked on and how to help you succeed in learning the...

...at the secondary level. Project-based learning, research skills, and integration of technology are some elements that I use to make learning meaningful and connected to the real world. I have a BA in American Studies from a prestigious women's college, and a Master's in Teaching English as a Second Language. In my BA program, I...

...I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, English, and History. I have a strong belief in the idea that anybody is able to learn and those who struggle simply need help in approaching the subjects differently. I love to help prepare for testing and sharing strategies and tips that...

...is a direct revolt against destruction in our world. There's so much magic in literature, and when I'm not working or writing, you'll find me in a book! **Notes: 1) I do NOT tutor the math portion of the SAT, only English. You'll often need to get two separate tutors for the SAT. 2) It is...

...Outside of academia, I am a full-time technical writer and was previously senior editor at a major digital newsroom. In my spare time I enjoy writing on various subjects on my sites Artofessays.com and UltrabookReview.com. I also DJ and run events for my music project "Electric Mirage", and currently have residency on CuttersChoiceRadio. My specialties...

...I have six years of teaching experience in America and eight years in China. Over the course of my career, I have taught many subjects, including music theory, concert band, English literature, TOEFL, and IELTS. Additionally, I have experience teaching both native English speakers and ELL students. My lessons are student-centered and careful attention is...

Anyone can learn another language, comparative/applied linguistics and simultaneous translation/interpretation at any age. I use multiple intelligences, multimodality and authentic integrated strategies to make your language learning journey one with ease, proficiency and fluency in four skills and fun!

...thinking to empower students to achieve their academic goals. I believe in creating a supportive learning environment tailored to each student's unique needs. Outside of academia, I enjoy cooking, travel, and exploring fields like psychology, anthropology, and science. These interests broaden my perspective and help me connect with students on a deeper level, enriching the...

...grade Mandarin dual immersion teacher in Idaho. I utilize different technology applications and songs to create more engaging classes. I love exploring different teaching techniques, and designing different class activities. I have been teaching English and Chinese for about six years with different age ranges. I look forward to be your tutor.

...create engaging and effective learning experiences using a variety of methodologies, including needs analysis, task analysis, and performance analysis. I am experienced in content development and classroom delivery of verbal and written communication skills, language and grammar, SAT and IELTS preparatory training, and teaching English as a foreign/secondary language. Throughout my career, I have been...

...am interested in Equine studies. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for standardized tests, we always seem to have the most fun with remarkable advancements prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be necessary for an improved quality of life,...

...learning Spanish ( again) and definitely appreciate those forehead smacking aha! moments for myself, as well. For my IELTS and TOEFL students, we started from where they were and built on strengths while working on the tough stuff, primarily writing. I truly believe that listening to students is key for success for both parties. Continual...

...subject areas. I'm an encouraging and warm presence in the classroom, and get to know the needs of the students I work with so that we can strive to meet their goals together. Outside the classroom I read and write, practice yoga and pottery, and love being with friends and family. I hope to have...

...college's Toastmasters Club, where I coached members in public speaking, led leadership workshops, and organized speech contests. We earned top accolades across categoriesEvaluation, Table Topics, Humorous, and International Speech. This experience sharpened my ability to communicate clearly and inspire others, which has become central to my tutoring style. I hold a Bachelor's in Computer Science...